Lot 308: TABERISTAN, Abbasid Governors. 'Umar b. al-'Ala. AD 771-780. AR Hemidrachm. Rare

AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 339)

Description

TABERISTAN, Abbasid Governors. 'Umar b. al-'Ala. AD 771-780. AR Hemidrachm (1.96 gm; 24 mm). Tabaristan mint. Dated PYE 125 (AH 160, AD 776/8). Crowned Sasanian style bust right; 'umar ibn al-'ala in Arabic in outer margin / Fire altar flanked by attendants; star and crescent flanking flames; alternating triple pellets and star-in-crescents in outer margin. Malek 77.1-5; Album 57. Choice FDC. Lustrous. Rare.

Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 308
Listing #: 193202
Closed: Monday, July 15, 2019 5:42:20 PM CT
Estimate: $100

Sold Winning Bid: $65
2 Bid(s)

Description

Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 308
Listing #: 193202
Closed: Monday, July 15, 2019 5:42:20 PM CT
Estimate: $100